Chapter 91: Chapter 29

HALEY

“Glory, I don’t want to do this.”

“I don’t care. You have a duty to find the heir. You can’t find him without finding your first mate. Besides, you promised.”

“Like hell I did.”

Glory glares at me through the mirror. “Well, too damn bad, you’re going.” I groan but let her finish curling my hair.

Glory found a short navy blue dress that I’m wearing with my chucks. She hates my shoes but conceded since I’m wearing the damned frilly dress.

I don’t mind dresses, but this one is so not my style. I like the soft ones with pockets that you can basically sleep in. Although, a denim skirt does get a lot of wear, but you can pair it with a simple tank top.

“You look beautiful, Haley.” Okay, Spencer in a tux is not a bad thing at all. “Glory, wow!” He leans in and kisses her cheek.

They still have yet to mate. I’m not sure what the hold up is, but I bet it’s that Glory is so damned shy. They spend just about every moment together, including dragging my ass to the mates ball.

Glory promised she would go with me so she’s dressed up in a frilly pink version of my dress. Spencer was more than willing to come along. Apparently he loves parties.

We kiss Uncle Ryan goodbye and of course Louisa has to snap some pictures. Spencer drives fast and we make it in record time.

The ball is only beginning to fill up as Spencer escorts us inside. He knows where everything is and shows us around.

He spots Kenna and guides us to her. He greets a few people standing with her. “Yuri, June, Kenna, Felix. This is my mate Glory and her sister Haley.” He introduces and Kenna gets so happy for the both of them. “Any luck?”

“No, not yet, but it’s my first ball.” Kenna answers.

“It’s my ninth.” June responds despondently and I look her over. Ah, her mate never comes because he can’t dance.

“June, right?” I ask. She just hums and sips her wine. “Have you ever been to the Middleton pack? They’re in Maryland.” She shakes her head. “You should definitely check it out sometime.”

“I’ve been wanting to road trip. We should go.” Yuri tells her.

I check his future out. “You should hit up Virginia too. The Price pack is very nice.”

“Do you travel a lot?” Felix asks.

“No, not at all. I should probably start though, I’m searching for the alpha heir and I’m certainly not going to find him hanging out at home.” I admit out loud for the very first time. Glory gives me a proud smile. ~Ugh, stop. I said I should, not that I’m going to.~

~Maybe Spencer and I can go with you.~

~Just said I’m not going. ~She rolls her eyes and looks around. The music changes and Spencer leads her to the dance floor.

Kenna takes up my side. “What about me? Where should I go?” She whispers.

I give her a look of confusion. “Are you planning on going on a road trip too?”

“No. But I’ve been around you long enough. You always know things. Natalie refuses to tell me anything because it’s not her secret to share.”

I smile, thankful that Natalie has kept my secret. I look Kenna straight in the eyes. ~I know things because I’m a seer, the vessel for the Oracle.~

Her mouth drops open. ~Did you just link me? Oh Goddess, I’m linking you.~

~Yes. ~I laugh through the link. ~Your path is already headed toward your mate. That choice you made two days ago places you where you need to be. ~

~You know my thoughts?~

~No. I see your future shift based on the choices you make. You made a choice so your future shifted.~

Glory and Spencer come back with drinks to share. Even though he’s twenty-one, he gives us both sparkling cider. “I don’t want to piss off the alpha by getting his girls drunk.” I guess my face wasn’t hiding my thoughts very well.

The mates ball is a bust for the five of us, but we have fun dancing anyway. We return home early and I strip out of the dress as fast as possible. Glory giggles and Spencer shushes her before closing their bedroom door.

A fresh mate mark adorns both of their necks come morning. I roll my eyes and wordlessly get my run in. Uncle Ryan lays into Spencer, working him harder than ever, but Spencer respectfully takes it.

~Alpha, we have more guests. ~The guard Hank links.

~Haley. Would you mind?~

I start to head out but stop short. ~Uncle Ryan, you’re going to want to greet them. ~

He lets Spencer loose then grabs his clothes. ~Let’s go. ~

A white truck is waiting outside the gate with a silver SUV behind it. A woman with short black hair, piercings, and tattoos waves with a smile, but Uncle Ryan only has eyes for the back seat.

Realta steps down from the truck and he rushes toward her. He picks her up and swings her in a circle then sets her down and kisses her deeply. He holds her face as he looks her over then kisses her again. “How, how is this possible?” He asks as he holds her tight to him.

“The vessel made a wish and the Moon Goddess granted it.” She looks to me with a smile. “Thank you, Haley.”

I shake my head just as shocked as Uncle Ryan. The Goddess granted my wish? “Does this mean…?”

She nods. “Yep, Ryan is my mate and I have a wolf. I am no longer a Starlight Sister. I’m sorry, but I’m pretty useless now.”

Uncle Ryan chuckles then gets very serious. “You gave it up.. for me?” Realta nods. “Oh, Goddess. You.. I…”

She covers his mouth with her fingertips and shushes him. “It’s okay. I made the choice and I do not regret it. My mother left me with Natalie yesterday. Damon filled me in on what’s going on here. I rode over with Freya and her mate Geoff. And of course Kenna. I’m afraid I don’t have any thing to offer other than this to give you, Ryan.” She ties a black paracord around his wrist then turns it over to reveal a moonstone. “It has healing power in it. If you ever get severely injured and there is no healer around, it will save you.”

Uncle Ryan kisses Realta then rests his forehead to hers. “Realta. Thank you, my love. You are gift enough. I’m so overwhelmed that I have no words.”

“Uncle Ryan, I can get these guys settled. Glory and I can part with some things for our new Luna.”

“Luna,” he whispers in wonder.

“Realta, I believe you know where to go. I’ve got these guys.” Realta gives me a nod and drags the still shocked Uncle Ryan toward the house. I take her place beside Kenna in the back seat.

“Just follow this road then take the first left. I’ll get you settled in then we can either head over to the training center or you can just hang out and get familiar with the place.”

We step out of the trucks and everyone grabs their gear. I met June, Felix, and Yuri last night and I give them a nod. Kenna introduces the mated pair.

“This is Geoff and Freya. My babysitters.”

“Huh?” I look at the two definite warriors. There’s something about Freya I’ll have to check out, but for now, I want to figure out the babysitter remark.

“Beta Finn wouldn’t let Kenna come. She’s eighteen so my mate and I volunteered to watch over her just to get him off her back. We know she can handle herself just fine,” Geoff, the tall drink of water with a deep voice and shoulder-length hair, tells me.

“Ah, well, no worries, Kenna. I’m sure there are more warriors that will be watching over you. Able and Jason are here too.” I warn them but it just makes her smile.

I start assigning rooms, giving the mates a room with a queen-sized bed. Yuri and Felix get a room with two bunk beds right next to the room occupied by Gev and Cain.

“The other volunteers are at the training facility. You’ll meet them soon. June, you get your own room.”

I lead her to a small room with a set of bunk beds. “Kenna, you can put your things in here for now.” She gives me a confused look, but knows by now just to go with it.

I wait for everyone in the kitchen then show them where everything is. “We don’t have a pack mother or anything that runs the pack house, so meals are everyone’s responsibility unless you all decide otherwise. Do you all want to relax or get started training?” They’re all in workout gear so I already know they’re ready to go.

I lead them across the road and through the field to the training facility. Geoff greets Gev and Kent. Freya already knows everyone from the Redd Pack, and Kenna is making out with Jason.

Okay, that was faster than I thought it would be. He picks her up and she wraps her legs around him. Kenneth is trying to get their attention, but they’re too involved in each other.

~You two cut that out right now or I’ll throw a bucket of water on you!~ I practically yell into their minds. They break apart and Kenna blushes at everyone staring at her. Jason is a little more smug and refuses to let her down.

I clear my throat. “Okay new guys, this is Beta Kenneth.”

“Thanks, Haley. All right, you guys aren’t linked yet so just go for five laps to get warm and I’ll have you work together for today. Alpha will induct you all tomorrow since he’s busy with his Luna. Jason, put your mate down. She has legs, she can walk.”

“I know, and they’re right where they’re supposed to be,” Jason teases but sets Kenna down.

“Keep it up and my foot will be where it’s not supposed to be. Get moving everyone,” Kenneth yells and the Ramirez guards go outside to get their laps in, Kenna stealing a kiss on the way out.